The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 30,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1469
1786
2048
1421
1765
1957
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1469 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4213
2578
4238
4213 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.33 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
428 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
