The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 29,700
€ 30,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
675 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
