The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 27,600
€ 23,600
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2578
4238
4258 mm
Length
4238 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
