The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 32,500
€ 27,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
