The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 31,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
