The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 23,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.35 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
