The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 21,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft