The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 32,800

€ 34,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 30 TDI is 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
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 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.19 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DGTE
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
12.15 kg/bhp
7.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
71 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
66 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
777 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L