The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1423 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4286 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.59 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L