The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (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 DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (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
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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