The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft