The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 27,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
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 1.8 TFSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.48 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
