The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,600
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 1.3 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF 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 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.36 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 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
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 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
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
633 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
230 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft