The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 38,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 5.7 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1491
1799
2027
1424
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1424 mm
2620
4255
2630
4312
4255 mm
Length
4312 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
298 kg
18.45 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.19 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
188 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
188 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
64 mpg
city
No data
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
797 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
1657 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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L