The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 32,800

€ 33,300

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 6.5 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
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
4203
4268 mm
Length
4203 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.38 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
485 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L