The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,000

€ 36,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 2.0 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
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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