The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 35,800
€ 27,000
€ 35,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.28 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
8P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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)
35 cu ft
