The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 19,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 DPF is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.73 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 DPF
123.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft