The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CLHA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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