The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
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 e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
891 lb
25.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
43 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft