The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,500
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 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.57 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.43 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
54 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
706 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
473 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L