The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 34,000

€ 27,800

€ 34,000
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 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2578
4214
4268 mm
Length
4214 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.1 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
5.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.81 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
457 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
170 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L