The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
2578
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L