The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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