The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 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 e-tron
157 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
1657 mi
Range
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft