The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,600

€ 19,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.19 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L