The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4238
4268 mm
Length
4238 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1855 kg
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.39 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L