The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 27,700
€ 24,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI is 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
