The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 25,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
11.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
