The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 38,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.5
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
52 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
797 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
