The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 18,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft