The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 27,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
56
69.5
78.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.68 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
