The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,700
€ 26,800
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 GTI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
