The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.89 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft