The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 21,100
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.05 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft