The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 18,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.16 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
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
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
