The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft