The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
70 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft