The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,200
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.54 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft