The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
199 kg
14.11 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L