The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 30,800
€ 25,000
€ 30,800
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 30 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
169.8
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DGTE
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.39 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
