The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 32,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
1481
1799
2027
1426
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1426 mm
2626
4268
2637
4313
4268 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.72 %

General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
DHFA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
129 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 bhp
129 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
350 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5.34 kg/bhp
10.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
9 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
33 mpg
city
7.2 kg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
450 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
302 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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).
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L