The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF is 8.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1995
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L