The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 18,100
€ 24,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4255 mm
Length
4214 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
10.25 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
1100 L
