The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,900
€ 21,700
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
166.9
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
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.13 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
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
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
