The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
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 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft