The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,500
€ 26,300
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
217 kg
14.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
706 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
