The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,500
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 3.2
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 kg
12.81 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
6.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 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
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
7.4 kg
city
22 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
242 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L