The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 Clubsport.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 Clubsport
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft