The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
101.5
169
165.3 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft