The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 e-tron is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
19.58 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft