The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft