The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.19 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.61 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft