The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 25,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.6 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.04 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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