The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 27,700
€ 33,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2
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 3.2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.27 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 3.2
1K
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 3.2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
