The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 27,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
