The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,000
€ 34,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
