The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 20,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 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
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
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
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
