The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,000
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 2.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4238 mm
Length
4213 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.64 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.13 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L