The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft