The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft