The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 4.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
2630
4312
4268 mm
Length
4312 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.38 %
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
177 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
177 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
34 mpg
city
No data
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
36 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L