The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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 DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.32 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft