The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,100
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.89 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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