The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 37,800
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Clubsport is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft