The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 23,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
