The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.9 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
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
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
166.8 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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
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
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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
22.65 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
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
196 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
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft