The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 27,800
€ 17,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.07 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CYV*
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
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
