The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
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 (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
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 1.6
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.94 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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