The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,400
€ 27,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
