The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 33,700
€ 25,900
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 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
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
VW Golf GTI Performance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.95 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 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
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
