The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.04 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft