The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.06 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZPB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1067 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft