The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 23,100
€ 23,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
971 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
