The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 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 BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 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 BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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