The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 24,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4238
4255 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.62 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
