The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 3.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
1765
1995
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
10.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.18 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
542 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L