The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,700
€ 35,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.46 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 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
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
15.6 lb
city
18 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
