The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,300
€ 22,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.55 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.64 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
542 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
