The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI is 3.9 inches longer and 1.7 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
8V
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
19.74 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
586 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft