The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 33,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
70
77.4
58.3
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
102.4
166.8
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
3058 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.48 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1043 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
