The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 27,900
€ 21,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.95 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
