The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 29,900
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 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.64 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
1657 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft