The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (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 e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft