The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
2602
4241
4268 mm
Length
4241 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1815 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.92 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
11.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
71 mpg  ( 79 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
9 MPGe
79 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
7.1 kg
city
67 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
302 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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