The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 18,400
€ 28,600
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 4.2 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1424
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4199
2602
4241
4199 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
61 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
