The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 30,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
77
57.8
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.45 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
