The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.19 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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