The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 25,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 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 BMT.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
166.8
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 ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.09 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft