The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 33,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
