The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
2637
4313
4268 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.54 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
11.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L