The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,900
€ 35,900
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1424
1777
1966
1482
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1424 mm
Height
1482 mm
2602
4241
2626
4268
4241 mm
Length
4268 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.01 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
64 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
