The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
8V
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
137 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

▶ REPLAY
20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
20.03 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
45 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
598 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data