The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4238 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.51 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.89 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
13.22 kg/bhp
5.89 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
63 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L