The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is an inch longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft