The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,100
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 is 0.9 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
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.89 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
30.42 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
621 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft