The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 33,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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. 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 Performance.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.3
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
103.8
169.8
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 Performance
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.5 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
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
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
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
19.74 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft