The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 38,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.28 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft