The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
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 S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
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 Clubsport
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
633 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
111 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft