The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 28,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
58.4
70.8
79.8
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.4 in
Height
56.1 in
103.5
168.3
102.4
167
168.3 in
Length
167 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft