The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.37 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

▶ REPLAY
7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
7.61 kg/bhp
4.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
40 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data