The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 22,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1491
1789
2073
1421
1777
1966
1789 mm
Width
1777 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2619
4284
2601
4237
4284 mm
Length
4237 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
675 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
