The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 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
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
851 lb
23.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
111 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
34 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft