The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 30,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
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 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.86 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
565 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 35 TFSI cod
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft