The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 26,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 g-tron is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.2
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
56.2 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 g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
575 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft