The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.48 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.29 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
419 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft