The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 27,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 2.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 6.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1491
1789
2073
1426
1785
1966
1789 mm
Width
1785 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1491 mm
Height
1426 mm
2619
4284
2637
4313
4284 mm
Length
4313 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
675 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L