The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 31,700

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.93 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft