The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 36,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Clubsport is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft