The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.49 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L