The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.5 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
16.3 lb
city
41 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
242 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft