The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 20,300
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.46 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft