The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.9 inches longer and 1.7 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.86 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft