The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 38,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.13 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
1657 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft