The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 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
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft