The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 34,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.38 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft