The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8V
Generation
AU
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

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
89 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft