The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 19,500
€ 25,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
