The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 21,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
