The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
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 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
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 BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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