The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,700
€ 23,300
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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
70
77.4
58.7
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
102.4
166.8
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
2789 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.16 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
24.68 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
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
