The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 27,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1957
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2578
4238
2620
4258
4238 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.59 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.41 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
