The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.91 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
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