The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft