The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 2.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1789 mm
Width
1785 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
2619
4284
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4284 mm
Length
4310 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.25 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
10.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L