The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 30,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft