The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 31,000
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.8 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.9 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
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
15.72 lb/hp
19.66 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
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft