The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,700
€ 20,600
€ 26,700
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 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4238
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.03 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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8.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.67 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
