The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
