The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 30,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
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 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
