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 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 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.67 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 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 BlueMotion
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 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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
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
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (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
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft