The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 24,500
€ 25,900
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 1.4 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 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
166.8
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 BlueTDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
