The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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