The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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 S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft