The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft