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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
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
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
