The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.22 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
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