The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 35,800

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 cod ultra is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
70.3
77.4
58.3
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
103.8
169.7
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.44 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.36 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft