The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 33,300
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI 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 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
2778 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1213 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft