The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1491 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4292
4255 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L