The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 35,900
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.01 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
