The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 32,800
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (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 2.0 TDI quattro (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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft