The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
1777
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4241 mm
Length
4255 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.57 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
77 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61 mpg
city
7.4 kg
No data
motorway
4.8 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
758 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
26.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L