The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 38,300
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1482
1799
2027
1426
1785
1966
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1482 mm
Height
1426 mm
2626
4268
2637
4313
4268 mm
Length
4313 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.6 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
