The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.86 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 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
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
18.27 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
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1032 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