The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 31,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
168
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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
12.1 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
16.7 lb
city
15.3 lb
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
293 mi
Range
256 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
