The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 20,300
€ 30,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 30 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
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
101.5
165.3
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 30 TDI
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DGTE
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
