The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft