The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 28,400
€ 25,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
