The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (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 35 TFSI cod S tronic (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 35 TFSI cod
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft