The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,100
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CBZB
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft