The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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 Clubsport
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft