The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,800
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

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

143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.97 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
5 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
634 mi
Range
249 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L