The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 35,800
€ 32,500
€ 35,800
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 3.2 is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
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
101.5
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.46 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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 3.2
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
