The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft