The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 21,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
