The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.19 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CYVB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft