The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,900
€ 26,800
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.38 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
