The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
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 1.0 TFSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft