The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
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 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft