The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 30,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169
167.6 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
