The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 24,100
€ 27,000
€ 24,100
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
CD
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
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
