The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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