The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 17,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
23.19 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
