The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,300
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
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 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
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