The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 3.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
4199 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.25 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L