The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 33,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
167
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
