The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 33,300
€ 22,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1957
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4203
2578
4199
4203 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
329 kg
20.56 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
