The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.36 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft