The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 32,500
€ 28,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
