The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
10.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L