The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
52 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft