The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 19,600
€ 21,400
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 Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.35 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
