The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 23,400
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 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 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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