The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 33,000

€ 34,900

€ 33,000
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 3.2 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 Performance OPF.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.25 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
355 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft