The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 30 g-tron is 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.45 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
129 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
200 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
10.74 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
9 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
7.2 kg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
302 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L