The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167 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 BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
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 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI ACT BMT
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 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft