The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4237 mm
Length
4258 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L