The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,400

€ 26,700

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
168
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 1.8 TFSI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.48 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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