The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 29,700
€ 23,100
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8P
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
