The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 36,900
€ 27,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.4
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.3
103.8
169.7
168.3 in
Length
169.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.06 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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 1.2 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
