The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 27,800
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
103.4
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.32 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 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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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
