The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 30,600
€ 40,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR 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 TCR OPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
