The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.73 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
10.92 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
74 mpg
No data
motorway
94 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
971 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L