The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 BlueMotion 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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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