The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 17,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
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
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.65 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft