The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 25,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 35,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft