The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 21,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
746 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
