The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 31,700

€ 19,900

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.67 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft