The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 22,200
€ 24,700
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 1.8 T.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1421
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.97 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
8V
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
