The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,500
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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.68 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft