The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1799 mm
Width
1777 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1481 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4268 mm
Length
4241 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1915 kg
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.52 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
7.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L