The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 29,600
€ 21,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1469
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1469 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4213
2578
4214
4213 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.06 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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)
1100 L
