The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft