The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 35,900
€ 36,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.4 in
103.8
169.8
103.5
168.3
169.8 in
Length
168.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
536 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
