The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 GTD.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.79 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft