The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 24,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
166.8
167.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
