The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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