The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 18,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.3
169.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.83 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
