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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 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
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.8
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
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 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
