The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
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 1.4 TFSI is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.5 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L