The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.36 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft