The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 31,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.86 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
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