The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.5 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.59 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft