The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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 8.1 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
1765
1957
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
2619
4284
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
2578
4203
4284 mm
Length
4203 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.5 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)

General

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L