The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 19,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 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
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
166.8
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
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.95 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DBKA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
