The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 29,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1421
1765
1957
1491
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4238
2619
4284
4238 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.16 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
148 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
12.82 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
42 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
510 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A3 1.6
510 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
127 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
