The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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