The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,200
€ 27,000
€ 30,200
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 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1423
1765
1995
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1492 mm
2578
4292
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.24 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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7.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.16 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
475 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 TFSI
136.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
