The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 24,700
€ 36,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
55.9
70
77.4
58.4
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
102.4
166.8
103.5
168.3
166.8 in
Length
168.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
24.15 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
8V
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
