The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 27,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
