The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 31,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.73 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
