The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft