The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 24,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
103.1
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
