The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 29,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.2 in
103.1
167.6
103.8
169.8
167.6 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
36 mpg
city
16 lb
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
609 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
