The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft