The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Clubsport S is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.24 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft