The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 26,700
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 2.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4237 mm
Length
4258 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
6.04 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
11.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L