The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,000

€ 36,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 OPF is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1482
1799
2027
1426
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1426 mm
2626
4268
2637
4313
4268 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.36 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
5.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.89 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L