The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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. The VW Golf GTI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
165.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft