The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI 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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft