The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 20,600
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
166.8
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
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2
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 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
