The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 21,500
€ 33,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 5.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2578
4203
4255 mm
Length
4203 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
371 kg
23.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
634 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
