The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1835 kg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
122 kg
9 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
52 mpg
city
60 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L