The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 33,900

€ 22,800

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 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
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
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.99 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 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
*DLB*
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft