The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
914 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft