The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 23,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
