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

€ 24,500

€ 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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft