The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,700
€ 25,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
AU
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
