The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4214 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.42 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L