The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 20,300
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 3.4 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
69.5
78.5
58.3
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
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 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
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
895 lb
24.75 %
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
6-speed manual 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
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
26.16 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
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
657 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1138 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
