The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 22,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1491
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4255
2578
4286
4255 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
