The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 22,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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
