The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 28,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
