The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 22,800
€ 24,300
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. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 11.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1785
1966
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2636
4310
4199 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
6.13 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
