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 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.46 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DHFA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
16 lb
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft