The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft