The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 29,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.62 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DFY*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 eTSI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
