The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 31,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 Clubsport is 2.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1481 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.84 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
350 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5.27 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
40 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
444 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L