The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.68 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft