The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 31,700
€ 27,300
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.7 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
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.4
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 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
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.93 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
23.72 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
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
610 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).
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
243 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
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
