The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 20,300
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) Audi A3 1.6 FSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
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 FSI 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 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 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 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
526 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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