The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 18,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4214
2620
4255
4214 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.84 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.25 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
