The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 18,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 0.9 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
1777
1966
1480
1786
2048
1777 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4237
2578
4199
4237 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
14.36 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
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
5-speed manual 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 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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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 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
551 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
