The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 22,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.85 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
74 mpg
city
43 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
971 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
