The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 Performance is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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 Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft