The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 33,400
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1426
1785
1966
1482
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1482 mm
2637
4313
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1386 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.07 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
350 NM
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
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.11 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.81 kg/bhp
6.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
