The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 20,500
€ 35,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
906 lb
25.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
