The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 6.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4255 mm
Length
4241 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1211 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1795 kg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
7.56 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.72 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L