The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,300

€ 39,400

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
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
103.1
167.6
103.5
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.02 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
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
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
147 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
634 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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