The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 39,400
		
					
					€ 29,500
					
					
					€ 39,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 29,500
				ⓘ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  0.9 inches shorter,  1.3 inches wider and  2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
				
				VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				58.3
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						56
							
							69.5
															
							78.5
							
						70.8 in
					Width
					69.5 in
				79.8 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					78.5 in
				58.3 in
					Height
					56 in
				103.4
							
							168
							
						101.5
							
							169
							
						168 in
					Length
					169 in
				103.4 in
					Wheelbase
					101.5 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				3109 lb
					Curb Weight
					3241 lb
				4145 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4288 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								132 lb
									4.07 %
								
								General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				AU
	
					Generation
					8P
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Premium Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				*DNU*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					168 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						286 hp
						168 hp
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					280 lb‑ft
						at 1950 rpm
					Max. Torque
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						280 lb‑ft
						258 lb‑ft
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							139 mph
						
					5.6 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
256 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
351 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
						10.87 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					19.29 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						10.87 lb/hp
						19.29 lb/hp
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						35 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						41 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						35 mpg
						41 mpg
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					28 mpg
					city
					32 mpg
						
				41 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						464 mi
					Range
					600 mi
				VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						464 mi
						600 mi
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					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).
117.3 kWh
						
				VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
						127 kWh
						117.3 kWh
						Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				282 g/mi (WLTP)
					CO2 Emissions
					240 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
				3
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1036 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.5 cu ft
				







36 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					31.1 cu ft
				










