The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.74 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft