The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
1785
1966
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1785 mm
Width
1799 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1426 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
2637
4313
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4313 mm
Length
4268 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.49 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
8.95 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
565 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L