The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 26,400
€ 30,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
( 56 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
56 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
15.6 lb
city
42 mpg
11 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
249 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
