The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 18,400
€ 25,300
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.3
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
