The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 32,400
€ 22,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
