The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 24,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
103.8
169.7
167.6 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.76 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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