The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 5.2 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4258 mm
Length
4310 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L