The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.02 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft