The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 21,700
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4238
2578
4199
4238 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.99 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.29 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
