The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft