The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 3.2 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
20.74 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft