The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 19,600
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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft