The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,000
€ 24,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1491
1789
2073
1421
1765
1957
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2619
4284
2578
4203
4284 mm
Length
4203 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
