The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
