The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 22,800
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 Clubsport is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.74 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.61 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
444 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
