The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 23,700
€ 19,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
