The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 11.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4310 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.26 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.26 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L