The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 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
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.84 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
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
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
25.08 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
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft