The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 31,500
€ 21,400
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. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
169.8
167.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
*CJZ*
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 1400 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 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
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
42 mpg
city
15.3 lb
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
647 mi
Range
256 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
