The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
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 TDI is 3.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4292 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L