The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
14.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft