The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,900
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 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.81 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.65 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
46 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L