The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft