The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 21,700
€ 24,100
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is 8.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1423
1765
1995
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4286
2578
4199
4286 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
9.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
200 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
9.39 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
475 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
