The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,100
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 is 1.3 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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.61 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
621 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
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