The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 25,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 GTE is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
58
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 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168.1
101.5
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.27 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
