The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 28,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56
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
101.5
165.9
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 TFSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
432 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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
