The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 19,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4214 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L