The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 33,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
1765
1957
1482
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2578
4238
2626
4268
4238 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.53 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
665 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
473 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
