The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 20,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 3.2 is 8.7 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
346 kg
21.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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6.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
6.52 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
355 mi
Range
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
