The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 18,400

€ 32,500

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
1480
1786
2048
1426
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1426 mm
2578
4199
2637
4313
4199 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
11.26 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DHFA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
129 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
129 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
111 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
9 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
40 mpg
city
7.2 kg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
621 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
302 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L