The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 30,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 40,300
 VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.16 %
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
107 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft