The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 28,700
€ 31,400
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
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
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
15.6 lb
city
16 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
