The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 24,900
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 0.8 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
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
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.05 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
19.36 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
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
746 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
