The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 24,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 is 3.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2601
4237
4199 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.78 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CYVB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
