The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 20,600

€ 26,500

€ 20,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.28 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft