The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
780 lb
21.77 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft