The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft