The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
15.6 lb
city
40 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft