The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
15.6 lb
city
29 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft