The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.19 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Gasoline) (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1K
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft