The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,100
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4238 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.67 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
54 mpg  ( 61 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
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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 2.0 TDI
61 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.7 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
717 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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 TDI
107 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L