The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 24,800
€ 26,000
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1421
1777
1966
1491
1789
2073
1777 mm
Width
1789 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2601
4237
2619
4284
4237 mm
Length
4284 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.76 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
818 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
