The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.27 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 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 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
16.7 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
621 mi
Range
293 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft