The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 25,800

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1481
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2578
4238
4268 mm
Length
4238 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.93 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
250 NM
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
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
13.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
63 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
814 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L