The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,400
€ 30,800
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.1
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
