The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 FSI 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.06 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft