The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 23,300

€ 29,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.6
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft