The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
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 manual 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft