The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.9 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 BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

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

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
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