The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,400
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 1.4 TFSI is 5.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4310 mm
Length
4255 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.57 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55 mpg
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
7.4 kg
No data
motorway
4.8 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
609 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
609 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
26.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
96.6 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L