The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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