The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft