The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,700
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 1.4 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.7 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft