The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft