The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 21,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
