The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 21,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 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
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
555 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 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
556 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
