The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft