The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1481 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
2578
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.91 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L