The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 28,300

€ 20,900

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 is 2.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1492
1799
2027
1423
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1492 mm
Height
1423 mm
2620
4258
2578
4286
4258 mm
Length
4286 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.49 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L