The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 35,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %
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)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
BMM
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 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
10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.29 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 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
475 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
