The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft