The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 33,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
166.9
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
