The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
2601
4237
4255 mm
Length
4237 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1755 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.78 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.85 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
74 mpg
city
49 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
85 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L