The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft