The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.43 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft