The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 23,500

€ 21,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
67 kg
5.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L