The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 25,000

€ 28,700

€ 25,000
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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
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 BlueMotion
Audi A3 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 BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
665 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft