The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 33,600
€ 30,800
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTD is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.4
168
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.94 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
