The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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. 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 40 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
CD
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft