The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
1777
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1777 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
2601
4237
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4237 mm
Length
4268 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.02 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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