The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 TDI ultra 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 ultra
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (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 ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (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 ultra
VW Golf GTD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.51 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 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 ultra

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
70 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft