The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
9.06 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
11.18 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
89 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L