The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 20,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 4.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CYVB
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.03 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
