The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 39,400
€ 33,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.2.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.88 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
