The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
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