The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,900

€ 22,600

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
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
101.5
166.9
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.53 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft