The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 28,800
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8V
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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