The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Petrol) (13 - 16)
€ 36,000

€ 28,700

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 4.2 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1482
1799
2027
1427
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1427 mm
2626
4268
2637
4310
4268 mm
Length
4310 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.32 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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5.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.89 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L