The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.11 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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11.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
11.62 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L