The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.55 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft