The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 28,500

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.7
103.8
169.8
168.7 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft