The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,500
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4214 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L