The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.45 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
7.1 kg
city
43 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
256 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L