The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4268 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
9.12 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
7.1 kg
city
49 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
302 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L