The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 35,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
70
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.8
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.62 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
89 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft