The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 25,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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)
36 cu ft
