The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 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 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft