The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF 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 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
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
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
29.89 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft