The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 24,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1234 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.87 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
657 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
