The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 19,600
€ 27,700
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
169.8
165.3 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
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
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
DKRF
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
