The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft