The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 30,200
€ 25,000
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
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
101.5
169
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.88 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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).
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 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
