The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 40,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI 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 TCR OPF.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR 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
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft