The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4241 mm
Length
4268 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.48 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
72 mpg  ( 81 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
81 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
7.6 kg
No data
motorway
4.7 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
797 mi
Range
293 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L