The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 19,600

€ 24,500

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2578
4214
4199 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
589 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L