The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,700
€ 27,300
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
167
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
