The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 31,300
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft