The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft