The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 40,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1421
1777
1966
1482
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2601
4237
2626
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.74 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
286 bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
5 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
61 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L