The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 30,800
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 VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft