The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 21,600

€ 30,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
167.5
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 g-tron
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.61 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft