The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 25,900
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2659 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
84 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
31.65 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
