The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 26,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1423
1765
1995
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4286
2620
4255
4286 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.06 %
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
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
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
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 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
5.5 kg✽
( 9 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 2.0 TDI DPF
54 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
579 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
256 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).
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).
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L
