The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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