The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 26,400
€ 33,300
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 3.2 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 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.5 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 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 3.2
24 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
377 mi
Range
249 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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 3.2
187.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
