The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.3 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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