The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.74 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
8.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
8.82 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L