The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.91 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
24.08 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
10.6 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
661 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
89 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).
26.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft