The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTD is 3.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft