The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 23,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1481
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
