The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 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 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft