The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
688 lb
20.2 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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