The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
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 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.49 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
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