The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 21,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1777
1966
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.78 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
48 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L