The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,600
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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.27 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
22.77 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
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
169 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
1076 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft