The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.5 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.58 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
70 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
70 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft