The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 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 S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.61 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CBZB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 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
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft