The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 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 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
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 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
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 30 TFSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
DKRF
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 30 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 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft