The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 33,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft