The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.41 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CAYC
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 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft