The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 30,900
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 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 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
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
196 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
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft