The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 22,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.89 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
