The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 20,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 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
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
16 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
