The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 19,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
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
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft