The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.83 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 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 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
455 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI 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).
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft