The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 21,100

€ 31,700

€ 21,100
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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
1765
1957
1481
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
2578
4238
2626
4268
4238 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
7.38 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
12.31 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L