The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 32,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167
165.3 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
