The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
167.5 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.47 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft