The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 23,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 e is 3.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1423
1765
1995
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1492 mm
2578
4292
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
