The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,400
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 a little. The VW Golf GTD is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.09 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft