The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 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 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
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