The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,600
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 TFSI (08 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4238 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.01 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
6.95 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
482 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 TFSI
134.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L