The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,900
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 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.55 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
621 mi
Range
249 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft