The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 33,300
€ 39,400
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR 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
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.88 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
