The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 e DPF is 3.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1995
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (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 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e 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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
5.8 kg  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
70 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
7.4 kg
No data
motorway
4.8 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
759 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
26.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L