The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft