The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,900
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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