The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 20,600
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
