The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.58 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
43 mpg  ( 48 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
48 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.7 lb
city
33 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft