The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,600
€ 26,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4238
4199 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
