The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 26,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.68 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
