The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 22,400
€ 26,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
