The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
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 1.6 TDI is 5.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4310 mm
Length
4255 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
122 kg
9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L