The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,000
€ 25,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
