The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
104 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
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
