The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 25,400
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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
