The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 24,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
