The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,500
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 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.42 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
10.41 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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