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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (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 GTI Performance DSG (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 GTI Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.5 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
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