The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)

€ 29,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 GTI is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
2637
4313
4268 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.11 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L