The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,800

€ 29,600

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 9.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1421
1785
1966
1469
1786
2048
1785 mm
Width
1786 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1469 mm
2636
4310
2578
4213
4310 mm
Length
4213 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.82 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.17 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
478 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L