The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,200
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.2 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
2619
4284
4286 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.89 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
11.2 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L