The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,900

€ 36,000

€ 29,900
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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.1
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
167
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 Performance OPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.65 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8V
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
DBKA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 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
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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 Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
164 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft