The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.79 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
7.1 kg
city
38 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L