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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI is 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
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
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
