The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 36,400
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 40 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.6 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKZA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
17.57 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
534 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft