The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
2578
4238
4268 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

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
Drive
Permanent all-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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
63 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
7.6 kg
city
45 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
293 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
746 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L