The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is an inch shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
168.7 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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