The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 35,800
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1491
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4255
2578
4286
4255 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
258 kg
15.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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).
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
