The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 26,300
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 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 BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4258
4214 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.66 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.51 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 TDI DPF
121.3 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
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L