The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 32,800
€ 22,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
