The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8V
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
6-speed manual 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 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
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft