The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 22,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 T
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
