The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 35,000
€ 30,600
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.1
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
103.4
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.99 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
