The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,800

€ 36,900

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
1785
1966
1482
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2636
4310
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
13.15 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.07 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L