The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 39,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
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
101.5
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
29.89 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
