The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 26,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1480
1786
2048
1421
1777
1966
1786 mm
Width
1777 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2601
4237
4199 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
