The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 35,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 GTE is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.49 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1657 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
