The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 19,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1421
1777
1966
1492
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2601
4237
2620
4258
4237 mm
Length
4258 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1206 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
14.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
