The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
