The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 36,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft