The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 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 dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 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
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
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