The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is an inch longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.14 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft