The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 21,500

€ 28,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft