The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 29,600
€ 24,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
57.8
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
148 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
