The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 27,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 5.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2636
4310
4255 mm
Length
4310 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
72 mpg
( 81 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
81 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
7.1 kg
city
59 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
256 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
