The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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