The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (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 quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.08 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft