The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 26,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1480
1786
2048
1424
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4199
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
899 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
