The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 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 S tronic (09 - 10)
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 S tronic (09 - 10)
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
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

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 dual clutch 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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 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
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
19.29 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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
117.3 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
240 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
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft