The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 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 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 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 2.0 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.12 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
22.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.3 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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