The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 ultra 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 ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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 ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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 ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft