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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
