The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 21,600

€ 24,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.4 TFSI cod
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.64 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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