The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 30,900
€ 23,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI is 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.27 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
