The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 20,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is an inch shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.28 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
