The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 20,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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, 1.3 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
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
