The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 32,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
