The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.03 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft