The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.84 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft