The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1421
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2601
4237
2619
4284
4237 mm
Length
4284 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
621 mi
Range
608 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
