The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 19,100
€ 26,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
132.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
