The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 23,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.58 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DKR*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
26.39 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
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
