The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.19 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 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 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
444 mi
Range
249 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft