The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 26,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
511 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
