The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.58 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.98 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft