The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.77 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L