The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 33,400
€ 24,800
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
