The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 23,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.7
167.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
