The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 33,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 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 BMT
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 BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
