The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.02 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
27.27 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
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1177 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft