The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 39,400
€ 20,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI TCR OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.82 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
