The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 26,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
