The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 18,100
€ 24,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.62 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
