The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 27,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft