The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft