The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 20,300
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.82 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft