The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 29,700
€ 33,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 7 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
1491
1789
2073
1421
1765
1957
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2619
4284
2578
4214
4284 mm
Length
4214 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
675 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
