The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
168.1 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 GTE
28.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft