The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,000
€ 20,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
