The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 2.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1469 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4238
4213 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.71 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L