The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.73 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft