The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 S is 1.8 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1481 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
2578
4286
4268 mm
Length
4286 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.42 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
380 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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4.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
4.44 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
38 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L