The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,600
€ 23,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56.1
70
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167
103.1
167.6
167 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.95 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
