The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 Performance is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.25 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
AU
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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