The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
VW Golf 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.
€ 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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
1765
1957
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4238 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
191 kg
13.45 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
8.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.45 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
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
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L