The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 29,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
