The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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