The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 27,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.22 %
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
*DLB*
Engine Code
BMM
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
24.68 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
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
