The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
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 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.5 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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
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
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 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
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 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
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
47 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 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
1025 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