The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,800

€ 22,100

€ 23,800
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 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
2.05 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.97 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L