The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 35,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
