The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 26,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2601
4237
4199 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1234 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.87 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
58 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
