The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft