The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 32,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
