The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
675 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft