The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 30,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 3.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
56
69.5
78.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
