The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 19,600
€ 26,300
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
13.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
589 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
