The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.27 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
85.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft