The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,900
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 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft