The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 27,700
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
70
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.9
167 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
