The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,100

€ 23,500

€ 23,100
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1421
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4238
2620
4255
4238 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
8.33 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
610 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L