The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.2 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4310 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.36 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L