The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,500
€ 28,700
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 30 g-tron is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
169.8
103.1
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
DHFA
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined per 100 miles
12.4 lb
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
16 lb
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
302 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
