The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 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 1.6 TDI (17 - 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 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.61 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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