The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1387 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.73 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L