The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 28,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
