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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 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

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft