The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
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 1.8 TFSI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.45 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft