The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 29,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
103.1
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
