The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 22,900
€ 36,900
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.4
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.3
101.5
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.18 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 1.2 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
