The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 37,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8P
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
