The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 3.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.23 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L