The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,400
€ 21,400
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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 DPF
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 DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.95 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CJZ*
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 BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
610 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
