The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 39,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
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
103.1
167.5
103.5
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
18.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
AU
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
51 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
797 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft



















