The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 26,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
