The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 19,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
