The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 3.4 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 DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4214 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
250 NM
at 1500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 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
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L