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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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