The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 4.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.12 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft