The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 35,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.77 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
