The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 24,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1492
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1492 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4258
2578
4292
4258 mm
Length
4292 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L