The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft