The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
€ 18,900
€ 30,000
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.8 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 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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
