The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 30 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DGTE
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.39 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft