The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 35,500
€ 21,400
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 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 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.46 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
