The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 30,300
€ 18,400
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 11.4 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1426
1785
1966
1480
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1426 mm
Height
1480 mm
2637
4313
2578
4199
4313 mm
Length
4199 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.94 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.71 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
61 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
