The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 g-tron is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
15.3 lb
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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