The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 25,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
