The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 30 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
169.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
736 lb
20.88 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
47 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
38 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
621 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
94.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft